The colours of Autumn aren’t just to be found above ground and on the ground. Water Lily leaves die too. And as they die they too put on a display of colour before they literally rot into the water.
A recent short walk in Stowe Gardens around the Octagonal lake provided today’s image.
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It’s a bittersweet time. I just wish the gloom would lift so we can enjoy the full benefit of the colour in the leaves before it’s too late. I took some images in woodland in the pouring rain last week. I’ve not looked at those yet. This is a lovely image Andy.
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Thanks Adrian. We went hunting for colour last friday, and were rewarded with zero sun. Today I had tasks to complete at home and grass to be mowed on a dry day – and the sun shone! Sometimes you just can’t win. Tomorrow it should be dry and sunny so I’m off out in search of colour. We should be grateful we don’t live in Scotland at the moment – raining gallons up there.
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The leaves in the water provide a somewhat different palette from their dry state. SOme colors seem muted, others more vibrant. Very nice.
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Thanks Mark. I was surprised how good the colours were, but I suspect they won’t last long.
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I can’t remember seeing water lilies in their natural state, except across the bay at a wildlife refuge. I’ve never seen them turn color. These are so beautiful, I think I might try a trip up the coast after we finally get a cold snap, just to see if ours provide color, too. Our water hyacinth just rot away.
I’m especially fond of the juxtaposition of the floating leaves and the underwater world in your photo. They’re nicely balanced; both draw the eye, rather than just the colorful leaves.
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Thanks Linda. The water was very still on the day we visited and shallow, so that extra dimension was a bonus
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Beautiful shot Andy. Never really thought about water lilies but you are right.
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Thanks Len, I don’t think I have thought of photographing them before at this time of year. The weather was just right on this day and so I just simply fired off a shot – I was quite pleased how it turned out.
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Great image, Andy. Reminds me of a place I haven’t visited in a long time. I might go there today!
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Thanks Ken. Life is full of nice surprises, and this was one of them.
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I hadn’t realised this about water lilies Andy ! Don’t they look lovely . I’m hoping for a little lift of sunshine this week I feel the call of the Hills and know various areas I’d like to capture showing the glorious colours .
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Welcome back Poppy. Yes, this was a surprise to find – always nice to find the unexpected.
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The water-lily leaves are really nice, but I also like the other plant life in the photograph. As the other Linda says, it’s a nice balance.
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Tanks Linda. Shallow water, and more importantly still water, has helped to make the under-water plants faintly visible
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You never think of those…nicely shot Andy
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Thanks James. These are the only water lily leaves I know within a reasonable distance.
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Such a beautiful composition, and these colors are so beautiful.
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Thanks very much Lisa
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How pretty. Lovely image.
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Thanks very much Meanderer
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Lovely photo, of the “simple” wonders of nature.
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Thank you Bente
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